Vegan Vanilla Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, fluffy Vegan Vanilla Cake! This wheat-free recipe (contains oats, not gluten-free) is surprisingly moist and delicious. Perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight treat. Easily doubled for a two-layer masterpiece, then top with your favorite frosting (we recommend our recipes #351630 or #351628) or a dollop of unsweetened fruit spread. Adapted from the Great American Detox Diet by Alex Jamieson.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 101.2 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Vegan Vanilla Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. The batter should be thick, not runny. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once completely cool, frost with your favorite frosting or fruit spread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

2g

Carbs

3g